A container is disclosed including an effervescent liquid and an effervescent liquid dispenser including pressurized gas from a pressurized gas source, and a regulator in selective fluid communication with the container and the pressurized gas source. In response to a differential pressure applied to the regulator being less than a first threshold value between a container pressure and an environmental pressure of an environment surrounding the dispenser, pressurized gas from the pressurized gas source is permitted to flow into the regulator chamber and the container until the first threshold value is achieved. In response to the differential pressure applied to the regulator being greater than the first threshold value between the container pressure and the environmental pressure, pressurized gas from the pressurized gas source is prevented from flowing into the regulator chamber and the container and in which the liquid dispenser is permanently affixed to the container.
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1. An effervescent liquid dispenser comprising: a dispenser body; pressurized gas from a pressurized gas source connected to the dispenser body; wherein the dispenser is adapted for connection to a container containing liquid to be dispensed receiving pressurized gas from the pressurized gas source, becoming a pressurized liquid, the pressurized liquid becoming an effervescent liquid upon being dispensed from the container, the dispenser including a fluid shaft in a passageway and a valve member, the fluid shaft being arranged along a length of the passageway, the fluid shaft and valve member being adapted to release pressurized liquid upon urging of the valve member into an open position; and a regulator connected to the dispenser body and in selective fluid communication with the container and the pressurized gas source, the regulator and the dispenser body being configured as a unitary assembly that permits selective passage of pressurized gas and pressurized liquid; a tube connected to the dispenser body and extending into the container; a spout connected to the dispenser body for discharging the pressurized liquid; wherein in response to a differential pressure applied to the regulator being less than a first threshold value between a container pressure and an environmental pressure of an environment surrounding the dispenser, pressurized gas from the pressurized gas source is permitted to flow into the regulator chamber and the container until the first threshold value is achieved; wherein in response to the differential pressure applied to the regulator being greater than the first threshold value between the container pressure and the environmental pressure, pressurized gas from the pressurized gas source is prevented from flowing into the regulator chamber and the container; wherein the liquid dispenser is permanently affixed to the container and the container is non-refillable.
2. The dispenser of claim 1 further comprising a pressure relief valve spaced apart from the regulator, the pressure relief valve having a valve member in fluid communication with the container on one side of the valve member and in fluid communication with an environment surrounding the dispenser on the other side of the valve member; wherein in response to a first force applied to the container-facing side of the valve member exceeding a second force applied to the environment-facing side of the valve member, the valve member is actuated to an open position for discharging pressurized gas from the container into the environment; wherein in response to the first force applied to the container-facing side of the valve member being less than the second force applied to the environment-facing side of the valve member, the valve member is actuated to a closed position for preventing pressurized gas discharge from the container into the environment.
3. A container comprising an effervescent liquid and an effervescent liquid dispenser, the dispenser comprising: a pressurized gas source connected to the dispenser; and a regulator connected to the dispenser and in selective fluid communication with the container and the pressurized gas source, the regulator and the dispenser being configured as a unitary assembly that permits selective passage of pressurized gas and pressurized liquid; a tube connected to the dispenser and extending into the container; a spout connected to the dispenser for dispensing the effervescent liquid; a fluid shaft in a passageway and a valve member, the fluid shaft being arranged along a length of the passageway, the fluid shaft and valve member being adapted to release pressurized liquid upon urging of the valve member into an open position; wherein in response to a differential pressure applied to the regulator being less than a first threshold value between a container pressure and an environmental pressure of an environment surrounding the dispenser, pressurized gas from the pressurized gas source is permitted to flow into the regulator chamber and the container until the first threshold value is achieved; wherein in response to the differential pressure applied to the regulator being greater than the first threshold value between the container pressure and the environmental pressure, pressurized gas from the pressurized gas source is prevented from flowing into the regulator chamber and the container; wherein the liquid dispenser is permanently affixed to the container and the container is non-refillable.
4. The container of claim 3 wherein the effervescent liquid comprises a carbonated alcoholic beverage.
5. The container of claim 3 wherein the container complies with 27 C.F.R. 5.46 (2017).
6. The container of claim 5 wherein the container conforms with 49 C.F.R. 173.306 (2017).
7. A container comprising an effervescent liquid and an effervescent liquid dispenser comprising: pressurized gas from a pressurized gas source; and a regulator connected to the dispenser and in selective fluid communication with the container and the pressurized gas source, the regulator and the dispenser being configured as a unitary assembly that permits selective passage of pressurized gas and pressurized liquid; a tube connected to the dispenser and extending into the container; a spout connected to the dispenser for dispensing the effervescent liquid; a fluid shaft in a passageway and a valve member, the fluid shaft being arranged along a length of the passageway, the fluid shaft and valve member being adapted to release pressurized liquid upon urging of the valve member into an open position; wherein in response to a differential pressure applied to the regulator being less than a first threshold value between a container pressure and an environmental pressure of an environment surrounding the dispenser, pressurized gas from the pressurized gas source is permitted to flow into the regulator chamber and the container until the first threshold value is achieved; wherein in response to the differential pressure applied to the regulator being greater than the first threshold value between the container pressure and the environmental pressure, pressurized gas from the pressurized gas source is prevented from flowing into the regulator chamber and the container; and wherein the liquid dispenser is permanently affixed to the container and the container is non-refillable.
8. The container of claim 7 wherein the pressurized gas source is located within the container.
9. The container of claim 7 wherein the pressurized gas source is located exterior to the container and connected to the dispenser.
10. The container of claim 7 wherein the tube comprises a flexible tube.
11. The container of claim 7 wherein the effervescent liquid comprises a carbonated alcoholic beverage.
12. The container of claim 7 wherein the container complies with 27 C.F.R. 5.46 (2017).
13. The container of claim 7 wherein the container conforms with 49 C.F.R. 173.306 (2017).
14. The container of claim 7 wherein the liquid dispenser is permanently affixed by compression fit.
15. The container of claim 7 wherein the liquid dispenser is permanently affixed by a crimp fit.
16. The container of claim 7 wherein the pressurized gas source is connected to the regulator.
17. The container of claim 7 wherein the pressure within the container ranges from about zero to about 300 psi.
18. The container of claim 7 wherein a shaft extends through the dispenser and movement of the shaft permits pressurized gas from the pressurized gas source to flow which forces an effervescent liquid into the tube that in turn permits the effervescent liquid to pass through the dispenser and be dispensed from the spout.
19. The container of claim 18 further comprising a tap wherein movement of the shaft is caused by rotational movement of the tap.
20. The dispenser of claim 1 wherein the regulator and the pressurized gas source are in continuous fluid communication.
21. The container of claim 3 wherein the regulator and the pressurized gas source are in continuous fluid communication.
22. The container of claim 7 wherein the regulator and the pressurized gas source are in continuous fluid communication.
23. The container of claim 7 wherein a cap having outwardly extending portions is affixed to the container and wherein the dispenser defines a groove and wherein the dispenser is permanently affixed to the container by engaging the portions and the groove.
24. A container comprising an effervescent liquid and an effervescent liquid dispenser, the effervescent liquid dispenser comprising a regulator connected to the effervescent liquid dispenser and in selective fluid communication with the container and the effervescent liquid, the regulator and the dispenser being configured as a unitary assembly; a tube connected to the dispenser and extending into the container; a spout connected to the dispenser for dispensing the effervescent liquid; wherein the effervescent liquid dispenser is permanently affixed to the container with a crimp system and the container is non-refillable.
25. The container of claim 24 wherein the container has a capacity of greater than 200 ml and the headspace above the effervescent liquid is less than 8 percent of the total capacity.
26. The container of claim 24 further comprising a fluid shaft in a passageway and a valve member, the fluid shaft being along a length of the passageway, the fluid shaft and valve member being adapted to release pressurized liquid upon urging of the valve member into an open position.
27. The container of claim 24 wherein a clevis having outwardly extending portions is affixed to the container and wherein the effervescent liquid dispenser defines a groove and wherein the dispenser is permanently affixed to the container by engaging the portions and the groove.
28. The container of claim 24 wherein the crimp system comprises a cap having outwardly extending portions is affixed to the container and wherein the dispenser defines a groove and wherein the dispenser is permanently affixed to the container by engaging the portions and the groove.
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December 22, 2017
October 27, 2020
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